Coco coir is a relatively new growing medium available these days for the hydroponics soil less culture. It is being produced as a bi-product of the coconut tree. Coconut husk is processed to produce fibrous material for use as a growing medium.
Coco coir as a proven best alternative to any growing media. Its soft structure promotes easy root penetration and healthy growth. Coco coir is 100% environmentally friendly. It is a renewable resource that is consistent in quality. Coco coir has the best physical and chemical properties to promote better plant growth.
- Coco has high water-holding capacity. It can hold water up to eight times of its weight and release it over a period of time.
- Coco has ideal pH in the rang of 5.5-6.7
- It has excellent drainage and air porosity for better plant growth.
- Coco is very low in EC and carries mostly potassium salts, which is an essential major plant nutrient.
- Cation exchange capacity is very good.
- Coco coir has some anti-fungal properties that help plants to get rid of soil borne diseases. It inhibits pathogens like Pithium.
- Coco is very easy to re-hydrate after being dehydrated.
- It is a biodegradable source that degrades very slowly and has a life of three to four years.
- Contains significant amounts of phosphorous (10-50ppm) and potassium(150-450ppm).
As mentioned above coco coir is not just a natural product with very good properties for plant growth, it also has some winning advantages over other growing mediums.
The Advantages of coco coir
- It is a 100% renewable resource
- Coco coir is light in weight
- It is consistent in high quality
- Coco coir is completely environmentally friendly
- The top of the product layer in grow bags/pot always remain dry, leaving behind no chances of fungal growth
- Coco coir never shrinks, cracks or produces crust
- It promotes better root systems in a short time
- Coco coir is odorless, pleasant to handle and uniform in composition
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